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Richard Yancey Reading Order

7 series · 17 books

Action & AdventureFantasyMystery & ThrillerNon-FictionScience FictionYoung Adult

Richard Yancey crafts imaginative stories across multiple genres, from paranormal mysteries to dystopian science fiction, primarily for teen audiences. His most acclaimed series include the Monstrumologist, a dark supernatural saga, and the Fifth Wave, an alien invasion epic that became a major film adaptation. With seventeen books spanning action-packed adventures and thought-provoking narratives, Yancey established himself as a versatile writer capable of blending thrills, wonder, and genuine emotional depth.

Alfred Kropp Series

Complete

3 books (2005–2008)

Start with The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp and read in order.

Start this series with The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp

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The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Seal of Solomon
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Thirteenth Skull
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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All Good Things Come to an End
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Fifth Wave Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2016)

Start with The 5th Wave and read in order.

Start this series with The 5th Wave

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The 5th Wave
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Infinite Sea
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Last Star
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Monstrumologist Series

Complete

4 books (2009–2013)

Start with The Monstrumologist, the first of 4 books in the Monstrumologist series.

Start this series with The Monstrumologist

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The Monstrumologist
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Curse of the Wendigo
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Isle of Blood
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Final Descent
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2004–2004)

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1
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Confessions of a Tax Collector
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2003–2003)

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1
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A Burning in Homeland
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Teddy Ruzak Series

Complete

4 books (2006–2011)

Start with The Highly Effective Detective, the first of 4 books in the Teddy Ruzak series.

Start this series with The Highly Effective Detective

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1
The Highly Effective Detective
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Highly Effective Detective Goes to the Dogs
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Highly Effective Detective Plays the Fool
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Highly Effective Detective Crosses the Line
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Richard Yancey written?
Richard Yancey has written 17 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2016.
What is the first book in each Richard Yancey series?
Here are the first books in Richard Yancey's series: Alfred Kropp: The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp; Fifth Wave: The 5th Wave; Monstrumologist: The Monstrumologist; Teddy Ruzak: The Highly Effective Detective.
What order should I read Richard Yancey's books?
We recommend reading Richard Yancey's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Richard Yancey's series complete?
Richard Yancey has 7 completed series.

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